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RN51 JJY

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

212,815 mi
Last recorded212,815 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 JJY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 212,815 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 212,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 185,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 185,949 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 164,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2018 64,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 154,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2016 151,062 miles

Both front shock bump stops and rubber damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Heavily (2.4.C.1b)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 151,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front shock bump stops and rubber damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Heavily (2.4.C.1b)

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 145,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 139,214 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

sign of coolant leak? bottom of radiator

Pass 20 Jul 2012 129,978 miles

slight coolant leak from bottom of radiator area

Fail 20 Jul 2012 129,976 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight coolant leak from bottom of radiator area

Pass 23 Jun 2011 116,180 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 105,680 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 85,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 85,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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RN51 JJY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN51 JJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RN51 JJY is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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